Re: threading in rpg. was RPG and Web.. (was Using OO concepts inRPG)

["Peter Dow" <maillist@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Steve,

It is possible to use data queues with display files to do the bit about
having a long running function allow a command key press to display some
sort of status. Attach a data queue to the display file and have the program
read the data queue with no delay.  If it gets a data queue entry, a
function key was pressed and it can display the status, otherwise, just
keeps on doing its primary task.

Regards,
Peter Dow
Dow Software Services, Inc.
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve Richter"
Sent: Thursday, May 15, 2003 11:14 AM
Subject: threading in rpg. was RPG and Web.. (was Using OO concepts in RPG)


> Its interesting how the iSeries community accepts the lack of threading
and
> event support in the core OS and rpg apps. Esp since with them nuisances
> like locked display sessions can be prevented.  or, while the long running
> display function is running, press a command key to show how much is
> remaining to do.